2011 Map of Alma

About this map

Alma serves as the focal point of this Republican River valley landscape, situated along the northern shores of the expansive Harlan County Lake. The 2011 survey reveals a complex shoreline defined by prominent landmarks such as Pheasant Point, Sindt Point, and White Cat Point, which reach into the reservoir. This artificial lake has fundamentally reshaped the local geography, creating numerous inlets like Methodist Cove, North Cove, and Bone Cove. The map documents a blend of municipal infrastructure and recreational development, including the Alma Municipal Airport and the specialized Harlan County Lake Seaplane Base. To the east, the Republican City Cemetery stands as a significant site for genealogical research, while the surrounding terrain is carved by natural drainages including Cook Creek, Tipover Creek, and Mill Creek which feed into the central basin from the north, and Prairie Dog Creek approaching from the southwest.